WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT TO REMOVE A TREE?

AAA TREE SERVICE

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When the weather damages trees many times people tend to believe that since a tree is located in their property they can decide whether or not they can remove a tree, but they can actually get in trouble if they don't investigate; they may need a permit of removal. If you are thinking whether or not taking down a tree on your own property, you would need to contact your Village to do so. If you don’t follow Village Code and remove trees unlawfully, you could be fined. The answer May Vary also depending in which Village you reside in. 

                                                         

                 You may need a permit:



Trees with trunks exceeding 6-12 inches in diameter.

None Common Tree species

Any tree located close to a busy street or close to a curb.

If a tree is completely healthy, many times Villages can send their own tree expert to revise the tree.

Depending the Location of it, even if it is inside your property.

                  You may not need a permit:

• Small trees with thin trunk diameter of less than 6 inches.
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• A tree that is endangering your property or created some damage to your property.
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• A tree may be removed when an actual emergency is happening to protect your property and  people lives.
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• If a tree is determined by a tree expert to be dead or dying a report must be submitted to the Village building department.
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• A tree may also be removed if considered an invasive species.

We would always advice the home owner to investigate with your local town.

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Towns that may need permits: Suffolk and Nassau County, NEW YORK. 

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